Chapter 24
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Chapter 24 – Hahahahaha
After a short moment of silence at the table, Principal Pang resumed the conversation, saying, “The two of you might not be aware of it, but even before Student Chen Yu…um…got chased, our school’s surveillance cameras caught sight of him running at incredible speeds already. He is truly very gifted in sports.”
“In that case, the reason why Principal Pang sought us out today is to…” Father Chen prompted before letting his words trail off.
“It’s to discuss with the two of you Student Chen Yu’s participation in the school’s athletic team,” Principal Pang said with a serious expression. “Student Chen Yu’s talent for sports is truly wonderful. If he undergoes special training, he can easily take part in official competitions. He might even become a national champion. We think that this is something very beneficial to his future. It might even set him for life.”
Upon hearing Principal Pang’s words, Father Chen and Mother Chen could not help looking at each other in amazement, finding this situation slightly unbelievable.
“Prin-Principal Pang, are you certain you’re not mistaken? Chen Yu has never shown any interest in sports before.”
“Of course, I’m not mistaken,” Principal Pang said, shaking his head. “While this might sound harsh, if Chen Yu’s talent were only average, I wouldn’t have taken the time to pay you a personal visit. We verified his talents earlier today. He is indeed a gifted athlete for track and field. So long as Chen Yu chooses to go down the path of sports, there is a very high possibility that he will become a national champion or perhaps even an international champion in Asia. Personally, I believe going down this route is the best choice for Chen Yu’s future. What do the two of you think?”
“My dearest mother!” In a desperate tone, Chen Yu pleaded, “I really am not suited for sports! You’re just sending me to my ruin!”
He was going to be a broadcaster that was going to lead the world’s technological progress in the future. It was simply wrong for him to train in track and field.
“In that case, tell me what you’re suited for. You can’t possibly laze around and do nothing, right?”
“I…” Straightening his shirt and putting up a serious expression, Chen Yu said, “I am suited for studying.”
“…”
As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, silence fell over the table. Afterward…
Mother Chen: “Hahahaha…”
Father Chen: “Ahahahaha…”
Chen Yike: “Pfff! Hahaha!”
Chen Erke: “Hahahaha—gek…”
Chen Sanke: “Ha.”
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